4-H County Speech Contest approaching

If you received a Purple Ribbon during our School Club Speech presentations, then you are eligible to participate in the Clinton County Speech Contest. Winners from this contest will be sent on to the District Competition at Lindsey Wilson College on May 3rd. Below, you will find information about the contest.

We have divided up over the course of two days to decrease waiting times. Your day to compete will depend on your age. However, if registration numbers are low we will consider consolidating both events into one night. Deadline to register for the County Speech contest is April 10th.

Monday, April 14th – Competition for 9, 10, and 11 year old 4-H’ers

Tuesday, April 15th – Competition for 12, 13, and 14-18 year old 4-H’ers.

*IMPORTANT*

Senior Youth (Ages 14-18) – Speeches must be between 5 to 7 minutes long.

Junior Youth (Ages 9-13) – Speeches must be between 3 to 5 minutes long.

4-H Camp registration packets now available

4H Camp registration is now open! 4H Camp is for any Clinton County youth ages 9-14. This year our camp date is set for June 9th – 13th. Cost of camp is $180 per child. If you would like to reserve your spot, call the Extension Office at 387-5404. Registration packets are available for pickup at the Extension Office. Down payment of at least $100 is due by May 5th. Failure to meet the down payment deadline will result in loss of camper’s saved spot. Spaces are limited; call ASAP to reserve your position!

If you are a parent and would like to attend camp, please let us know! If chosen by our committee, your way will be paid in exchange for you becoming an adult volunteer/chaperon.

I pledge My Hands to Larger Service

Source: Stephanie Blevins

I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world. Dedicating one’s hands to the betterment of others is a major component of the pledge that every 4-H’er takes. By jumping in to lend a hand to an individual or a group, 4-H’ers not only can improve someone else’s life, but also learn how they can make a real difference in the world. The experience gained in 4-H community service projects fosters understanding and acceptance of different viewpoints and cultures, as well as develops lifelong leadership skills.

As children grow into adolescents and then into adults, it’s important for their development that their experiences move beyond those of family and school. By becoming involved in the larger community, members acquire skills that prepare them to enter the work force, and teach them the adaptability they’ll need as they move through life. 4-H provides many opportunities for young people to connect not only with their local communities, but also with the larger world beyond their homes. They learn that it truly is better to give than to receive. Experiencing the feeling of generosity is vital in the development of any young person. Through 4-H service projects, members learn empathy, compassion and the importance of sharing.

Here in Clinton County we have many types of 4-H clubs, including Shooting Sports, Beekeeping, School Clubs, Sewing, and SPIN Clubs. There are multiple opportunities for each of these groups to use their skills and develop new ones while benefiting others.

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